| Feature | MS-DOS 3.0 (1984) | Windows 1.0 (1985) | Mac OS (1984) | |---------|------------------|--------------------|---------------| | Interface | Command line | Graphical/tiled | Graphical/overlapping | | Mouse support | Limited apps | System-wide | System-wide | | Multitasking | None | Cooperative (DOS apps) | Cooperative | | Price (approx) | $50 | $99 | $1,500 (with Mac) |
The launch of on November 20, 1985, wasn't just the release of a new software package; it was the first step in a revolution that would put a computer on every desk and in every home. While we take windows, icons, and mice for granted today, the first Microsoft Windows was a daring attempt to change how humans interacted with machines. From MS-DOS to the Interface Manager 1st microsoft windows